Bear Stearns shareholders may have approved the sale to JPMorgan but they were far from pleased with the outcome. Luckily some were able to express themselves - through art. Breakingviews was on location.
Henry Kravis probably wasn't too intimidated by the 20-odd straggly protestors outside his posh Park Avenue home this morning. But Lauren Silva, on scene, explains why they might be a little more frightening than they appear.
What price Ralph Cioffi's business card? Breakingviews.com has one, pre-dating the ex-Bear Stearns staffer's ill-fated foray into hedge funds. Antony Currie tries -- and fails - to remember how it came into his possession.
Poltergeists have spooked the markets for a year. But there are plenty of skeletons still in the closet. Bone-Face explains why Halloween will last until Christmas.
Apple's expected to unveil its new iPhone next week. It's going to take a lot to impress would-be buyers. What do they want? Breakingviews goes on location to Apple's store on Fifth Avenue to find out.
Peloton, the name of the London based hedge fund that ran into trouble this week, may be one of the worst choices in history. Robert Cyran explains why.
How bad could the job cuts get on Wall Street? The experience of the early 1970s suggests lots of pain to come - for both the industry and New York City. Rob Cyran explains.
Why is Merrill Lynch postponing its earnings call to after the market closes? A simple scheduling conflict, apparently. But the move may delay bank analysts escaping early for the weekend.
The sale of the Chrysler building to Abu Dhabi Investment Council illustrates how economic trends can reverse. Built with auto industry wealth and now purchased with oil wealth, the iconic building's history shows how booms can be fleeting. Lauren Silva explains.
General Motors is considering selling its gas-guzzling Hummer brand. But with high petrol prices scaring customers off in droves, who would want to buy it? Antony Currie ponders Hummer's shrinking fan base.